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Dominican Center Newsletter

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www.domin i can - cen ter .o rg Vo lume 12 I ssue 2 , June 2012

Our Mission

The Dominican Center for

Women partners with the

community to maintain and

enhance a beautiful, stable,

healthy and safe neighborhood

consisting of residents who are

community-minded and are

striving to be meaningfully

educated and employed.

DCW TOURS THE NATIONAL UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FREEDOM CENTER

After months of studying, 18 students and teachers boarded a bus to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Harriet Beecher Stowe Home in Cincinnati, Ohio. The three day trip took place May 15-17, 2012. The Underground Railroad project included the Ohio trip, American and African American History and Geography classes, journal writing and individual presentations at the end of the trip. Professor William Dahlk of the Cardinal Stritch University History Department visited DCW to teach students and lead group discussions on slavery, the Civil War, Wisconsin's role in the Underground Railroad and the impact of the Civil Way 150 years later. This educational experience was underwritten by a $4,500 matching grant from The Wisconsin Humanities Council.

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DCW staff, volunteers and students just before boarding the bus to Ohio.

FUNDER THANK YOU

Helen Bader Foundation

Green Bay Packers Foundation

Mother Caroline Mandate Fund

Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation

Sinsinawa Ministry Fund

St. Eugene’s Parish

St. Monica’s Congregation

WE Energies

Thank you for your confidence

in the Dominican Center as we

work together to address the

problems affecting education,

housing, health and safety

in our community!

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From the Director: S. Patricia Rogers, OP

The Dominican Center is blessed with good partners, great friends, generous donors and volunteers, dedicated students, active Amani residents and a faithful staff. All these relationships share in and contribute to the vision, mission and great reputation of the Dominican Center. Thank you all for the solid foundation on which we stand today.

All organizations periodically review their vision and mission to articulate course of direction for the next 3-5 years. The Dominican Center for Women will begin a strategic planning process to refine its direction and make decision for the allocation of resources.

The process will begin with the Board of Directors, June 21, 2012, and also include input from staff, volunteers, partners, donors and friends. Strategic plans are built on values that are shared by an organization’s stakeholders, like all of you. We look forward to hearing our hopes for the future of the Center in future conversations and responses to questionnaires.

The National Association of Catholic Chaplains (NACC) held its annual conference in Milwaukee, April 22, 2012. Sr. Kathleen Brady, OP, a member of NACC recommended the Dominican Center for Women to the NACC as the local organization worthy of recognition when they gathered in Milwaukee. Sr. Ann Halloran, OP and Mrs. Kathleen Brady, Dominican Center’s Development Director, represented DCW at the conference.

The presentation included a three minute video clip and brief DCW history by Sr. Ann. The response of the members to DCW’s mission and the stories and accomplishments captured in the video was phenomenal. The members gave individual donations totaling $3,183.75. We are grateful for the invitation extended by NACC to present at the April conference, for their generous donation and to donors and friends, like Sr. Kathleen, who help spread the DCW story.

Hopes for the future:

Expand the GED program in partnership with COA Goldin Center

Include a community organizer position with a graduate student in the UWM Milwaukee Idea Economic Development (MIED) Fellow program

Participate in the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program Grant for the Amani Community

(DCW Tours– continued from page 1) The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center captured the struggle to freedom in film, art, poetry, quilts, poetry, songs, artifacts and storytelling. The students and teachers returned to Milwaukee with stories, quotes, pictures and bonded in friendship because of their shared experience and new insights. According to Sister Barbara Becker OP, “Everyone shares a deep sense of gratitude for those who sacrificed their lives, slaves and abolitionists. Students and teachers are eager to share what they learned on our trip.” Please visit our website at http://www.dominican-center.org for photos, poems and reflections written by the students.

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Wish List for the Dominican Center

Education software $ 500

Educate a student $ 200

Paint a house $ 400

Repair a porch $ 300

Volunteer tutors Priceless

World Book Night & DCW Book Club

With a book donation made possible by

Milwaukee's Boswell Book Company, DCW

celebrated World Book Night April 23,

2012. World Book Night is an annual

celebration designed to spread a love of

reading and books. This was the first time

that this event was celebrated in the United

States and DCW is proud to be a first year

participant. World Book Night was launched

in the U. K. in 2011 and April 23rd was

chosen since it is the date of William Shakespeare's birth and death. DCW students formed their first book

club and the World Book Night Selection, "Because of Winn-Dixie" is the club's first book selection. Thank

you Boswell Book Company and World Book Night!

Students recording the issues at the

Underground Railroad Freedom Center.

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Thanks to you, our donors, who make our programs possible!

Gold Sponsors

Steve & Sharon Antholt Diversified Insurance Services, Inc. Rosemary Eft Norma Greenlee Bob & Bebe O’Toole Stan Rucker Jennifer & Timothy Vellinga

Silver Sponsors

Larry & Sheila Ashley Tom & Ruth Cloonan William & Gina Friebus Marie Loretan John & Lucia Murtaugh

Donors

Alioto’s Restaurant Anonymous Jane Anderson David & Kathryn Andrea Antonio & Amita Antoa Bartolotta Charitable Fund Beans & Barley Bel Canto Chorus Benny’s Café Carolyn Boehmer John & Kathleen Brady Bright As Day Designs Betty Brinn Children’s Museum James & Verdis Brown Buffalo Wild Wings Katrina Capleton Champs Americana David & Deborah Ciepluch Clare Hall—OSF Culvers’s of Shorewood Joeann Daley, OP Dr James & Kathy Davis Pastor Willie Davis, Jr. Stella DeVenuta, OP Art & Maureen Dorrington EMW Metal

Mary Ewens, OP John & Carol Felice Sue Felice, OSF Rev. Robert Feller Festa Italiana Judy Finnegan Colleen Fitzgerald Hazel Frazier Doris Gant Sylvia Gear Genesse Nursery & Landscaping German Fest Joy Fitzimons Patti Gorence & John Bach Evan Goyke & Gabriela Lejia Mary Grau & Allen Rosenwald Green Bay Packers Outreach Dept Ann Halloran, OP Lamy Halloran Walter Halloran, M.D. Harley Davidson Foundation Mary Hau, OSF Mary Harrington Marcia Helton Indian Summer Festivals, Inc. Irish Fest JBC/Pottery/John Bowes Mary Kamps M & G Kazmier Kellys Bleachers Dorothy Kennedy, OP Judy Klawitter Lakefront Brewery William & Virginia Langtim Therese Leport Nicole Lester Mary Longsine George Lucyk Majic Foods Pat & Michael Major Todd & Kathleen Martin Joanne Meyers, OSF Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club Marge Myszewski Kathleen Neuman

Olive Garden Diane Oman, OSF Palermo Villa Restaurant Rosemary Petranech Polish Fest Polonez Restaurant Rainbow Booksellers for Children Red Lobster Restaurant Margaret Riemann Virginia Ripp, OP Carol Rowan Peggy Ryan, OP St. Benedict Community Meal Saz’s Catering Mary Lou Schramer, OSF Betty Schroedl Brother Dave Schwab Nancy Scripko Irene Senn Philip & Margaret Sgariglia Patricia Sheehan Shimmering Glass Joan Shrout Skylight Music Theater Pat Small Solly’s Restaurant Starbucks Coffee Company Mary Stearns Clare Stuger, OSF Mary Sullivan Linda Surette, OP Sweet P’s Pantry The Capital Grille Times Square Bistro & Pizzeria Trattoria di Carlo Italian Restaurant Anne Trunzo Barbara Tyler Maureen Tyler UWM Panthers Tom & Lynne Van Himbergen Mark Wagner Mary Ann Wilkes Arlene & Barbara Zaffrann Zoological Society of Milwaukee

2012 Fundraiser “One Voice” Sponsors & Donors

Have a great summer! We thank God for all of you!

Dominican Center Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2012

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The 2012 Annual Spring Fundraiser “One Voice”

The 2012 Fundraiser “One Voice” was held April 14 on a beautiful spring evening at Boerner Botanical Gardens. DCW was delighted to honor Milwaukee Police officer Raymond Robakowski. Sr. Ann Halloran, OP and Captain T. Gordon paid tribute to Officer Ray’s dedicated service to the Amani residents and District 5. James Hall, Jr., President of the Wisconsin NAACP was our guest speaker. Guests were entertained by the Marquette University High School Jazz Trio during the silent auction and cocktail hour.

In addition to the annual auction, Funda was a new addition this year. Guests were given the opportu-nity to fund three DCW programs:

1. Match funds for the WI Humanities Council Grant for the Underground Railroad Education project

2. Purchase bundles of shingles to reroof a house.

3. Purchase security cameras for the Residents Investment Committee project.

We are thrilled to report that $3,575 was raised for these three worthy projects.

Our most sincere thanks to our event chairs, Barbara and Maureen Tyler, and all of our sponsors, donors, table captains, staff and guests who attended. Please visit http://www.dominican-center.org for more photos of this wonderful event.

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“ONE VOICE” Raffle Winners Grand Prize $1,000

George Harris

Second Prize $750

Tom Felice

Third Prize $500

Algie Simond

Fourth-Sixth Prizes $100 each: Joanne Meyer, OSF, Carol Ripp, Mary Louis Russley, OP

Ann Halloran, OP Raymond Robakowski

Marquette University High School Group

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Recent Events

Dominican Center Newsletter Volume 12, Issue 2, June 2012

THOMSEN AND CARR COLLABORATE ON “HERE, MOTHERS ARE”

Temporary Public Art Piece in Milwaukee’s Amani Neighborhood

“here, mothers are” is a site-specific temporary public art collaboration between artist Sonja Thomsen and

storyteller Adam Carr, launched on April 1st, in Milwaukee's Amani neighborhood. In partnership with the

Dominican Center for Women (DCW), with funding from the City of Milwaukee's Neighborhood

Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC), Thomsen and Carr have created a public installation with

interactive components located at Locust & 24th Place, in conjunction with a digital extension

(http://heremothersare.wordpress.com/).

“here, mothers are” gives personal spaces a place in the public domain. Over a period of three months,

Thomsen and Carr conducted living room interviews with women and families from DCW, translating those

experiences to mural photographs and text, populating a City pop-up

gallery as well as the boards of a neighboring foreclosed home. The

installation invites viewers to go beyond faces and facades, into

interior spaces within the neighborhood.

“here, mothers are” engages the public to develop the project

through interactive components. The website is launching a

campaign of prompts to spur responses on motherhood from the

public. Within the space itself, large chalkboard tent-signs will read:

“here, mothers are _______,” inviting input from passing

pedestrians. Also, an edition of 200 lawn signs will allow “here,

mothers are” to extend into lawns citywide.

About the artist and storyteller:

Sonja Thomsen is a conceptual artist working in

photography and installation. She graduated with MFA

in Photography from San Francisco Art Institute in 2004

and BA in Biology and Arts from Kenyon College in

2000.

Adam Carr is a storyteller and media producer. He is a

proud product of Milwaukee Public Schools and

graduated with degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy from Carleton College in 2007.

Queenie

Corporate Board Members

Pastor Willie Davis, Jr. Mary Howard Johnstone, OP

Charles Klawitter Rev Mary Martha Kannass

Suzanne Lorentz, OP Carl Quindel

Chad Swalheim Ivorena Taylor

Dominican Center Staff

Barbara Becker, OP

Tom Beres Carolyn Boehmer Kathleen Brady

Katrina Capleton L. Thomas Doyle Sue Felice, OSF Marcia Helton Wesley Landry Nicole Lester

Virginia Ripp, OP Patricia Rogers, OP

Director

2012 Calendar End of Classes (DCW) 6/8

Catholic Heart Workcamp 6/18 - 6/21

Senior Meeting (1 p.m.) 7/14

Advisory Meeting (1 p.m.) 8/1

Home Action Meeting (8:30 a.m.) 8/6

Resource Fair (10 a.m.—2 p.m.) 8/11

Senior Meeting (1 p.m.) 8/11

Fall DCW Class Registration 8/28

Fall DCW Classes Resume 9/4

City Clean Up Day (10 a.m.—12 p.m.) 7/28

Walgreens Way to Well Health Tour with

AARP (10a.m—2 p.m.)

7/28

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For more information about any of the events listed here, please give us a call at

414.444.9930, send us an email at [email protected], visit

our website at www.dominican-center.org or check us out on Facebook.

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Table Captain, Sr. Virginia Ripp, OP and her guests at the “One Voice” Fundraiser April 14, 2012

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DCW students taking notes at The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center